Lead 3D Artist

WorkinGames; Poland; Remote; PLN 262,000 - 374,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Creative Ownership

Remote Flexibility

Stable Collaboration

Paid Time Off

High-Profile Projects

Career Growth

Modern Pipeline

Team Culture

Team Retreats

Job summary

Beffio Studio is seeking a Lead 3D Artist for a fully remote, permanent role. You will define artistic direction, mentor a team of artists, and deliver high-end environments, props, and lighting for AA/AAA titles.

Candidate must ship titles, be proficient in Unity3D and Unreal Engine, and demonstrate strong leadership and communication in a cross-disciplinary team. Remote-first setup with flexible collaboration hours.

Qualifications

• Experience shipping at least one AA/AAA title as a 3D Artist or Lead.
• Proficiency in Unity3D and Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5).
• Strong understanding of 3D modeling, UVs, texturing, lighting workflows.

Responsibilities

• Define artistic direction and benchmarks for 3D production.
• Create reference scenes and materials for target fidelity and performance.
• Mentor and review artists, ensuring consistent quality.
• Create high-quality 3D assets including environments, props, and lighting.
• Work across stylized and realistic directions.
• Establish efficient pipelines for modeling, texturing, and scene assembly.
• Integrate assets into Unity3D and Unreal Engine with optimized performance.
• Collaborate with Art Directors, Tech Artists, and Lighting Artists.
• Review external artists’ work to maintain internal standards.
• Join client meetings to present visual direction and updates.

Skills

Leadership

English communication

Artistic vision

Mentoring

Tools

Unity3D

Unreal Engine

Blender

Maya

Substance Painter

Job description

Lead 3D Artist (Remote/Permanent) - Beffio Studio - https://www.beffio.com

Job Type: Permanent / Remote Location: Fully Remote

Position Overview

We're looking for an experienced and passionate Lead 3D Artist to join our team. In this key role, you'll:

• Define the visual and technical benchmarks for 3D art across multiple projects
• Lead and mentor a team of artists to achieve excellence in every production
• Deliver exceptional 3D content, from environments, world building and props to lighting and composition

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who has shipped at least one AA or AAA title, combines creative vision with technical expertise, and thrives in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Vision: Define the artistic direction, quality standards, and style benchmarks for 3D production.
• Set Benchmarks: Create reference scenes and materials to communicate target fidelity and performance expectations.
• Mentor & Review: Guide and support 3D artists through constructive feedback, ensuring consistent quality.
• Hands-On Production: Create high-quality 3D assets, including environments, props, and lighting setups.
• Work across both stylized and realistic art directions.
• Pipeline Development: Establish efficient workflows for modeling, texturing, and scene assembly Ensure scalability and clarity throughout the production pipeline.
• Engine Integration: Implement and optimize assets within Unity3D and Unreal Engine, ensuring seamless performance.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Partner with Art Directors, Tech Artists, and Lighting Artists to align creative and technical goals.
• Freelancer Oversight: Review external artists’ work to maintain consistency with internal standards.
• Client Interaction: Join select client meetings to present visual direction, updates, and address feedback.

Requirements

• Experience: At least 1-2 shipped AA or AAA games as a 3D Artist or Lead.
• Versatility: Ability to work across both stylized and realistic styles.
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of 3D modeling, UVs, texturing, materials, and lighting workflows.
• Proven ability to work in Unity3D and Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5).
• Software Proficiency: Substance Painter/Designer, Blender, 3ds Max, or Maya.
• Leadership: Prior experience mentoring or managing a small team of artists.
• Quality Awareness: Strong eye for form, proportion, composition, and color.
• Understanding of lighting and mood in real-time environments.
• Optimization Knowledge: Awareness of poly budgets, draw calls, and rendering constraints.
• Communication: Fluent English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Portfolio: A polished portfolio showcasing high-quality 3D work, both stylized and realistic.

Bonus Skills

• Experience with Houdini for procedural generation or pipeline automation.
• Scripting or tool development in Python, C#, or Blueprints.
• Knowledge of shader creation, lighting systems, or cinematic composition.
• Background in architecture, composition, or photography.
• Familiarity with real-time VFX or post-processing workflows.

What We Offer

• Creative Ownership: Build and oversee the 3D art vision across multiple projects.
• Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere with core hours between 10:00-15:00 CET.
• Stable Collaboration: Long-term projects with flexible contracts (B2B or employment).
• Paid Time Off: Minimum 20+ days of paid holidays annually.
• High-Profile Projects: Collaborate with top-tier studios and global brands.
• Career Growth: Opportunity to grow into Art Director or Department Lead roles.
• Modern Pipeline: Work with the latest tools and a remote-first production ecosystem.
• Team Culture: Join a talented, diverse, and passionate international team.
• Team Retreats: Annual getaways to recharge, align, and celebrate our success together.